New Flyer recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2011 xde35 and model year 2010-2012 xde40 heavy duty transit buses. Over time particulate debris can accumulate in the lithium-ion energy storage system (ess), and in conjunction with moisture, can breach the electrical isolation of the high voltage battery pack. A conductive path can be created if the electrical isolation is breached at both ends of the battery.
What could happen
If this condition occurs, unintentional discharge of the batteryâs stored energy can result, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install an electrical contactor and modify the li-ion ess, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 5, 2012. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-224-6706.
Vehicles covered
- New Flyer Xde35 2011
- New Flyer Xde40 2010–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V132000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- New Flyer Industries Ltd
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 26, 2012
- Owners notified
- Apr 5, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 89
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
- Maker's own recall number
- R12-005
Notes
New flyerâs safety recall number is r12-005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationâs vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
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- New Flyer recall: Steering Dec 20, 2022
- New Flyer recall: Steering Aug 24, 2022
- New Flyer recall: Fuel system, diesel May 18, 2021
- New Flyer recall: Power train Aug 6, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.